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August 2004
Local Businesses to Sponsor Pride at the Pier
From bars to realtors and lawyers, Western New York businesses have lined up to back Pride at the Pier, Buffalo’s biggest summer bash for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. Read more.
Komen Foundation Funds Support Group
When a health crisis strikes a family, finding the right support system is critical. That’s what Dr. Cathleen Carter, a psychologist and research associate at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, learned when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. Read more.
Lady Bunny to Headline Pride at the Pier
Guest DJs, live music, prizes, food and fun — what more could you want at Pride at the Pier? How about internationally renowned drag performer Lady Bunny presenting her legendary act, and Sirius OutQ radio DJ Derek Hartley emceeing the show! Read more.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Pride Center Boosts Mental Health Services
The Pride Center is proud to announce an important enhancement of its services to the LGBT communities of Western New York. Beginning in August, our support and counseling services will see significant growth through the efforts of our new Mental Health Coordinator, Anne Hartley Pfohl. Read more.
Pfohl Added to Staff of Pride Center
Although Pride Center Mental Health Coordinator Anne Hartley Pfohl is a new addition to our staff, she is hardly new to the community. Read more.
GayBuffalo.org Donates Domains to Center
Thanks to a generous donation from GayBuffalo website owner Tony Evans, the Pride Center has become Western New York’s online source for events, news and information in the LGBT communities. Read more.
Transgender Health, Other Center Programs
The Pride Center’s successful Bust Out! Breast Cancer Workshop Series concludes this month with a workshop on Transgender Breast Health on Wednesday, August 11, at 7 p.m. at the Pride Center. All transgender women are invited to learn the basics of breast care, risk factors related to hormone use and other information. Read more.
PRIDE CENTER CALL TO ACTION
Election Coming Soon, Help Get Out the Vote
Interested in helping ensure that LGBT voters make a difference this November? Then help the Pride Center Get out the Vote.
Sure, you might already be registered, but plenty of people in our communities are not. The Pride Center is gearing up to change that, and we need your help. If you’re interested in volunteering to assist with voter registration drives and voter education, contact the Pride Center at volunteers or register online.
Still not registered? Drop by the Pride Center, fill out a form, and we’ll mail it in for you. Or register online. Make sure your voice is heard on Election Day this November. Don’t wait! Register now and do your part to Get Out the Vote!
PRIDE CENTER NEWS AND NOTES
HELP US HELP YOU! Tell Us About Your LGBT-Friendly Health Provider
We need your help! The Pride Center is in the process of developing a Health Resource Guide for the LGBT Communities, thanks to funding from the Western New York Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The guide will provide information on finding a health care provider, as well as listings on LGBT-friendly providers in the area.
If you know of health care providers — offering services from general family health to alternative therapy — please share your resources with us! Send information to the Pride Center (18 Trinity Pl., Buffalo, 14201), call 852-7743 or e-mail jseba.
Rainbow Seniors Chapter Comes to Buffalo
The Rainbow Seniors of Western New York, which began in Rochester about a year ago, is expanding into Buffalo. The group, for members of the LGBT community age 40 and over, is planning monthly activities. For more information, contact Madeline Davis at 875-9809 or Danny Winter at 881-7234.
Planning for the Future
A.J. di Pota, an independent agent for John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., will be holding a seminar on Tuesday, August 24, at 2 p.m. at the Pride Center.
The informational session is geared toward assisting seniors to plan for their financial future. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get real answers about making plans for the future. All are welcome to attend this event. For more information, e-mail ajdipota
New LGBT Improv Comedy Group Forming
Calling all performers for Buffalo’s new all-gay comedy troupe! It’s Not As Hard As It Looks is seeking members of the LGBT communities to participate in local shows at bars and other venues.
auditions will be held on Friday, August 6, and Friday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pride Center of Western New York. For more information, e-mail gayimprov or visit www.webspawner.com/users/gayimprov/index.html .
Buffalo LGBT History at www.
Madeline Davis, director of the Buffalo GLBT Archives, shares pieces of history in our communities on the Pride Center’s website. This month, Davis explores the history of same-sex marriages. Check it out today!
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